Southern Miss Golden Eagles 70, Troy Trojans 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-08 · Winner: Troy Trojans
Troy Trojans defeated Southern Miss Golden Eagles 78–70 on 2026-03-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 2:30 swung win probability 72% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Southern Miss Golden Eagles lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss Golden Eagles | 28 | 42 | 70 |
| Troy Trojans | 41 | 37 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 2:30 swung win probability 72% → 96%.
Why Southern Miss Golden Eagles lost
- Lost H1 28-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 2:30 (win probability 72% → 96% for the home side).
- Shot 42.0% eFG vs a 49.6% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 31-12 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Trojans | 10–0 | H1 2:30 | 72% → 96% |